Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion

Unit aim

This unit aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the key concepts of mental wellbeing, mental health and mental health promotion.

It focuses on the range of factors that can influence mental well-being and how to effectively promote mental well-being and mental health with individuals and groups in a variety of contexts, not just specialist mental health services.

Outcome 1 Understand the different views on the nature of mental wellbeing and mental health and the factors that may influence
both across the life span

1. evaluate two different views on the nature of mental well-being and mental health.

2. explain the range of factors that may influence mental well-being and mental health problems across the life span, including:

• biological factors

• social factors

• psychological factors.

3. explain how the following types of risk factors and protective factors influence levels of resilience in individuals and groups in relation to mental well-being and mental health.

• risk factors including inequalities, poor quality social relationships

• protective factors including socially valued roles, social support and contact.

Outcome 2 Know how to implement an effective strategy for promoting mental well-being and mental health with individuals and groups

1. explain the steps that an individual may take to promote their mental well-being and mental health

2. explain how to support an individual in promoting their mental well-being and mental health

3. evaluate a strategy for supporting an individual in promoting their mental well-being and mental health

4. describe key aspects of a local, national or international strategy to promote mental wellbeing and mental health within a group or community

5. evaluate a local, national or international strategy to promote mental well-being and mental health within a group or community.